Acu-Rite 1604 manual

Instruction Man ual SAVE THIS MANU AL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. Questions? Contact Customer Suppor t at ( 8 77 ) 22 1 - 1 25 2 or visit www . AcuRite .com. CONTENTS Unpacking Instructions ................ 2 Package Contents ....................... 2 Product Registration .................... 2 Features & Benefits: 3-in-1 .......... 3 Features &[...]

2 Congratulations on your new AcuRite product. T o ensure the best possible product perfor mance, please read this manual in its entirety and retain it for future reference. Unpac king Instr uctions Remove the protective film that is applied to the LCD screen prior to using this product. Locate the tab and peel off to remove. Pac kage Contents 1. [...]

3 Features & Benets 4 1 2 3 6 5 3-in-1 SENSOR 1 . Temperature & Humidity Sensors (internal) 2. Release Lev er for Batter y Access 3. Mounting Point 4. Wind Speed Anemometer 5. Mounting Hardware Includes anchors and screws. Qty Diameter Length 4 #4 1” 1 #6 or #8 1/4” or 3/8” 6. Mounting Bracket 7 . A-B-C Switc h (not shown) ID code [...]

4 13 14 15 16 18 17 21 Features & Benets 1 2 4 3 6 5 20 19 23 22 DISPL AY UNIT 1 . Current Outdoor Temperature Arrow icon indicates the direction t he temperature is trending. 2. Seasonal Information Wind c hill will show when temperatures are below 40 o F (4 o C), Dew P oint when t emperature is 41- 79 o F (5-26 o C), and Heat Index when te[...]

5 Features & Benets 1 2 3 8 7 4 5 9 6 BACK OF DISPL AY UNIT 1 . Button for setup preferences. 2. Button for setup preferences. 3. Button for setup preferences. 4. Button Press to access all-time high and low records. 5. Batter y Compartment 6. Plug-in for Power Adapter 7 . A-B-C Switc h ID code that must match sensor’ s A-B-C switch to ens[...]

6 SETUP Set the A-B-C Switc h The A-B-C switch is located inside the batter y compartment. It can be set to A, B or C. However , you must select the same letter choices for both the sensor and the display unit in order for the units to synchronize. Install or Replace Batteries AcuRite recommends high quality alkaline or lithium batteries for the be[...]

7 Set the A-B-C Switc h Locate the A -B-C switc h inside the batt er y compar tment. Set the A -B-C switc h to A , B or C. Y ou must select t he same letter c hoices for bot h the display unit and the sensor in order for t he units to sync hronize. Install or Replace Bac kup Batteries (optional) 1 . R emove the batter y compar tment cov er . 2. Ins[...]

8 Set t he Time, Date & U nits Press the “ ” button, locat ed on the front of the displa y unit, to enter SET MODE. Once in set mode, t he preference y ou are currently setting will blink on the displa y . T o adjust t he currently select ed (ashing) item, press and release the “ “ or “ “ buttons (press and HOLD to fast adjust). [...]

9 Placement for Maximum Accuracy AcuRite sensors are sensitive to surrounding environmental conditions. Proper placement of both the display unit and the sensor are critical to the accuracy and perfor mance of this product. Display Unit Placement Place the display unit in a dr y area free of dirt and dust. T o ensure accurate temperature measuremen[...]

10 3-in-1 Sensor Installation Guidelines INSTALLATION HEIGHT Mount the sensor at a minimum height of 5 feet (1.5 meters) off the ground, in an open area. Higher is better for wind measurements - the National W eather Ser vice recommends 33 feet high! MOUNTING OPTIONS The included mounting bracket is designed to screw directly onto wooden posts or s[...]

11 OPERATION Using The Weat her Center Learning Mode Self-Calibrating Forecasting use a unique algorithm to analyze changes in pressure over a time period (called Learning Mode) to determine your altitude. After 14 days, the Learning Mode icon disappears from the display screen. At this point, the self-calibrated pressure is tuned in to your locati[...]

12 High & Low Records T oday’s high and low records are display ed for indoor and outdoor temperature, humidity and wind speed. T oda y’s records automatically clear at 1 2:00am midnight ev er y day . T o manually clear all of t oday’s L O W recorded values, press and hold the “ ” button for 2 seconds. Dashes display t o conrm you [...]

13 Troubleshooting Problem Possible Solution No outdoor sensor reception no bars • Relocate the display unit and/or the 3-in-1 sensor . The units must be within 330 ft (100 m) of each other . • Make sure both units are placed at least 3 feet (.9 m) away from electronics that may interfere with the wireless communication (such as TVs, microwaves[...]

14 Problem Possible Solution Inaccurate temperature or humidity • Make sure both the display unit and 3-in-1 sensor are placed away from any heat sources or vents (see page 9). • Make sure both units are positioned away from moisture sources (see page 9). • Make sure 3-in-1 sensor is mounted at least 5 ft off of the ground. • Calibrate indo[...]

15 Care & Maintenance Display Unit Car e Clean with a soft, damp cloth. Do not use caustic cleaners or abrasives. Keep away from dust, dirt and moisture. Clean ventilation por ts regularly with a gentle puff of air . 3-in-1 Sensor Care Clean the Sensor Clean with a soft, damp cloth. Do not use caustic cleaners or abrasives. Insect Prevention In[...]

16 *T o c hange from A UTO to MANU AL pressure mode and vice v ersa, press AND HOLD the “ ” button f or at least 1 0 seconds. The displa y indicates the cur rent pressure mode selected,“ A UT O” or “MANU AL ”. Af ter 20 seconds of inactivity , the display will sa v e the adjustments and exit calibration mode. Note: Calibrations will be [...]

17 FCC Information This device complies with part 15 of F CC rules. Operation is subject to the foll owing two conditions: 1- This device may NO T cause harmful interf erenc e, and 2- This device must ac cept any interf erenc e r eceived, including interf er ence that may cause undesir ed operation. WARNING: Changes or modifications to this unit n[...]

18 At AcuRite, we proudly uphold our commitment to quality technology . Chaney Instrument Co. warrants that all products it manufactures to be of good material and workmanship, and to be free of defects when properly installed and operated for a period of one year from the date of purchase. W e recommend that you visit us at www .AcuRite.com for th[...]

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©Chaney Instrument Co. All rights r eserved. AcuRite is a r egistered trademark of the Chaney Instrument Co., Lake Gene va, WI 53147. All other trademarks and c opyrights are the pr operty of their respective owners. AcuRite uses pat ented technology . Visit www .AcuRite.com/pat ents for details. Printed in China 0 1604 INST 0 703 1 4 It’ s more[...]